Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The First Minster
- View from Station Rise
- New Shopping Centres
- King Richard II and York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Our Lady's Row
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- St Crux's Church
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The 1190 Massacre
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- John Carr - Architect
- A New University
- Dick Turpin